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教学内容 | 教学步骤 | 时间分配 |
Grammar for use | 1. Lead- in Ask students to read the following sentences from the text and pay attention to the form of the underlined parts. 1) President Roosevelt’s house was once broken into and lots of things were stolen. 2)Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. | 3 min |
2. Illustrate the grammar point Step 1 Ask students to read the other three sentences in this section and then discuss in pairs the form and use of passive voice. 1) It is quite unfortunate for anyone to be robbed. 2) And choices are driven by attitudes. 3) This book has been translated into many languages. Step 2 Illustrate the use and form of passive voice. Step 3 Ask students to read the four sample sentences in this section and tell the tense of each sentence. Key: 1. Passive voice in the simple past tense 2. Passive voice in the future tense 3. Passive voice in the simple present tense 4. Passive voice in the present perfect tense | 12 min | |
3. Practice Ask students to change the following sentences into passive voice. 1. She has finished her work. 2. Children often sing this song. 3. They will plant some flowers in the garden next spring. 4. They made shoes in that factory many years ago. 5. Susan is cooking dinner. Key: 1. Her work has been finished (by her). 2. This song is often sung by children. 3. Some flowers will be planted in the garden next spring. 4. Shoes were made in that factory many years ago. 5. Dinner is being cooked by Susan. | 5 min | |
Practical Reading
| 1. Lead-in Introduce the topic of anxiety: 1) Use the PPT slides to show students some pictures depicting anxiety. (Anxiety is an inevitable problem of life, which we may suffer from time to time whether we are students or working adults. Fortunately, anxiety can be managed and kept under control.) 2)Ask students the following question: Have you ever been troubled or annoyed by anxiety? | 3 min |
2. Pre-reading Discuss the common mental problem of anxiety by asking questions: 1) Do you sometimes get upset because of something that happens unexpectedly on the campus? 2) Do you suffer from sleep disorder? 3) Do you feel stressed while preparing for exams or term paper? 4) How to cope with the above problems? (Regular physical activities; listen to the music you like; not to stay up late; go to bed at the same time each night, and get up at the same time each morning; develop effective study habits; develop good time management skills.) | 5 min | |
3. While-reading Step 1 Ask students to read the tips on how to cope with anxiety and answer the following questions: 1. What practices can help people relax? (Yoga and massage) 2. Why should people avoid drinking too much tea or coffee? (Caffeine can increase anxiety levels.) 3. What’s the meaning of ‘finding a sympathetic ear’? (Share your anxiety with other people.) Step 2 Read again and ask students to match the sentences with the tips listed above. Key: 1-2; 2-1; 3-3; 4-4 | 8 min | |
4. Post-reading Step 1 Pair work: Ask students to work in pairs and talk about their anxieties and ways to cope with them. (Tips for reference:① Develop some regular sleeping hours if you don’t have a regular sleeping pattern; ② Slow down the pace of your life and spend a few quiet nights recharging your batteries. Taking a rest may help you relax and not to get over- loaded; ③ Manage your time better. You can make a list of tasks and rank them in order of priority to make sure that the right task is completed at the right time. ) Step 2 Invite students to present their discussion. | 7 min | |
Assignment | Task 1 Review the grammar point and do vocabulary and structure exercise on page 23 Task 2 Do some extensive reading on coping with anxiety. Share with your classmates and find out what is most helpful. (http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/coping) | 2 min |
Supplementary materials
1. Background information
Depression and anxiety among college students
Depression and anxiety are prevalent problems in colleges across. There is no question that there is a distinct rise in the number of mental health problems. Indeed, in the past 15 years, depression has doubled and suicide tripled, according to a survey from the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), universities and colleges also have seen an increase in students seeking services for anxiety disorders.
The average age of onset for many mental health conditions is the typical college age range from 18 to 24 years old. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 75 percent of all individuals with an anxiety disorder will experience symptoms before age 22, as cited in the ADAA Report.
2. Passive voice 被动语态
●被动语态的用法:
1)不知道或没有必要说明动作的执行者是谁
eg. It is quite unfortunate for anyone to be robbed.
2)动作的承受者是谈话的中心(这时可带有by引起的短语)
eg. The structure was designed by a student.
3)可以使句子得到更好的安排
eg. He appeared on the stage and was warmly applauded by the audience.(这样安排只要一个主语就够了。)
● 被动语态的构成:
助动词be 动词过去分词
● 被动语态的时态:
时态通过be表现出来
各个时态的被动语态形式:
一般现在时 | S am/is/are done |
一般过去时 | S was/were done |
一般将来时 | S will be done |
现在进行时 | S am/is/are being done |
过去进行时 | S was/were being done |
现在完成时 | S have/has been done |
过去完成时 | S had been done |
情态动词 | S 情态动词 be to be done |
Supplementary exercises
用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
1) It’s said that the long bridge ______________ (build) in two months.
2) Which language ______________ the most widely______________ (speak) in the world.
3) The lost boy ______________ (not find) so far.
4) Last year a number of trees ______________ (cut) down.
5) The students ________ often ____________ (tell) to take care of their desks and chairs.
6) The old man is ill. He ______________ (must send) to the hospital.
7) Vegetables, eggs, and fruits ______________ (sell) in this shop.
8) Can the magazine ______________ (take) out of the library?
Key
1.will be built 2. is, spoken 3. hasn’t been found 4. were cut
5. are, told 6. must be sent 7. are sold 8. be taken
3. Extensive reading materials
How to cope with anxiety
https://www.ehow.com/health/mental-health/anxiety-disorders/
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